The Jacket I Purged From My Closet Is Officially Back (and I Have Regrets)

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Being a fashion editor, I pride myself on making savvy wardrobe decisions based on the research I've done for my stories. But I'm not perfect, and there's one fashion-related regret I need to get off my chest. Not too long ago, I got into one of my frequent cleaning frenzies and purged a number of denim jackets from my closet. While I usually end up satisfied with my Marie Kondo–esque clean-outs and happy to have the extra closet (and mental) space back, I have to admit that my latest one may have gone a little too far.

You see, I rid my entire closet of any denim jackets since I hadn't been wearing them nearly as much. Now, though, I'm afraid to share that the staple has been on a comeback tour this season (and boy do I have regrets). Thanks to the fresh ways designers like Miu Miu, Khaite, and Wales Bonner are reimagining it, the jacket style has resurfaced as a wardrobe must-have yet again, and with the help of favored denim brands such as Agolde and Levi's, it's accessible to everyone. Fashion people are already giving a heavy backing to the beloved staple, so flip through the below denim-jacket outfits and consider this your official green light to give it another go.

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Style Notes: Classic trucker jackets won't ever die, but a denim racing jacket, one of fall's most exciting micro-trends, feels especially fresh.

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Style Notes: Double denim is a no-brainer outfit. Swapping the jeans for a miniskirt and adding tall boots make the look feel very now.

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Style Notes: Leave it to Miu Miu to reinvent the wardrobe classic by hacking off several inches from the bottom. There are myriad ways to style a cropped jacket like this, but it becomes surprisingly polished with a midi skirt and tall boots.

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Style Notes: Double-denim outfits can easily look updated or outdated—it all comes down to the right proportions. Pair an oversize jacket with relaxed jeans for a fresh take.

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Style Notes: Denim shirts are another alternative to classic trucker jackets, and they always lend a cool Western feel, especially with flared jeans and ankle boots.

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Style Notes: Ultra-cropped denim jackets are on the rise, and I have a feeling Miu Miu's hacked-off styles have something to do with it.

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Style Notes: You can never go wrong with darker denim. It simply always look elevated.

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Style Notes: I'm happy to report that the staple plays well with trendier basics like puddle pants, graphic tees, and retro sneakers.

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Style Notes: Add polish to a double-denim outfit when you style it with a black turtleneck and heeled ankle boots.

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Style Notes: Birkenstock Bostons and a white tee make for a chill off-duty outfit that will never fail you.

This story was originally published at an earlier date and has since been updated.

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Anna is an editor on the fashion team at Who What Wear and has been at the company for over five years, having begun her career in the Los Angeles office before relocating to New York, where she's currently based. Having always been passionate about pursuing a career in fashion, she built up her experience interning at the likes of Michael Kors, A.L.C., and College Fashionista before joining the team as a post-graduate assistant editor. Anna has penned a number of interviews with Who What Wear's cover stars over the years, including A-listers Megan Fox, Issa Rae, and Emma Chamberlain. She's earned a reputation for scouting new and emerging brands from across the globe and championing them to our audience of millions. While fashion is her main wheelhouse, Anna led the launch of WWW Travels last year, a new lifestyle vertical that highlights all things travel through a fashion-person lens. She is passionate about shopping vintage, whether it be at a favorite local outpost or an on-the-road discovery, and has amassed a wardrobe full of unique finds. When she's not writing, you can find her shooting street imagery on her film camera, attempting to learn a fourth or fifth language, or planning her next trip across the globe.